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Patent GB-190627431-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pump, Blower, Gas Exhauster or Rotary Engine.
Inventor: LANE EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-03
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 27,431. Lane, E. J. Dec. 3. Movable - abutment type with hinged abutments. Figs. 1 and 2 show the eccentric piston drumf, parts being cut away to form ports. The abutments q are provided with shoes r, which control the openings from the chambers to the interior of the drum. The diaphragm divides the interior into two portions ; the fluid passes from the inlet pipe d, through the hollow shaft g to the pump chambers, and out through the shaft to the delivery pipe e. The shoes r are held against the drum by rings s. The driving-pulley i is set up against the packing- ring m bearing on packing n by a nut o, lubricant for the surfaces in contact being supplied through the oil holep. The number of abutments may be varied, and the casing may rotate about a fixed drum. The apparatus is specially suitable for pumping thick liquids, but may be used as an aircompressor, blower, exhauster, or rotary engine, the direction of flow being reversed in the case of the engine. When used as an engine, the shaft may be solid, mechanically-operated inlet and outlet valves being fitted to the casing.
Patent GB-190628277-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Construction of Expansible Pulleys.
Inventor: BAGGLEY FREDERICK SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 28,277. Baggley, F. S., and Baggley, C. Dec. 12. Pulleys and driving- drums.-A pulley, with telescopic spokes by means of which its diameter may be adjusted, comprises a split nave A having a peripheral dovetail rib AI to which the female members BII of the telescopic spokes are clamped, the male spoke members BI being similarly clamped to an internal rib CI on the pulley rim C. Set-screws E fix the telescopic spoke members BI when adjusted. The pulley rim is of spring steel to which are attached wrought-iron blocks to form the rib CI, and is provided with bolt flanges D. Separate insertion plates are provided to fill the gap in the rim as the diameter increases. The method of attachment allows of angular adjustment of the spokes, or of the insertion of additional spokes. In small pulleys, the spoke member BII may be cast with the nave.
Patent GB-190629299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dough Moulding Machines.
Inventor: DEMPSTER JAMES
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 29,299. Dempster, J. Dec. 22. Moulding dough. -Dough, fed into the hopper D from a lip D<5>, is rolled along on a spiral path by a rotating disk C, the rolled shapes being finally delivered down a shoot D<6> at the centre of the helix. The hopper is pivoted at D<1> to facilitate cleaning.
Patent GB-190629312-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Timing Mechanisms for Controlling Periodically Operated Clock-work or like Mechanism.
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 29,312. Marks, E. C. R., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Automatische Z³nd und L÷sch Apparate]. Dec. 22. Lighting and extinguishing g a s.- Setting- mechanism is provided for changing, in accordance with the varying hours of daylight, the times at which tappets c on two arms f free clock-work mechanism, which may light or extinguish gas lamps &c., as described in Specification No. 22,601, A.D. 1900. The arms having been set by the pointers d to the correct times for any particular day, adjustment is effected for the succeeding days by imparting to the arms additional movements in either direction by means of ratchets l and eccentrics i, which are mounted on spindles k carried by the arms, in conjunction with twoarmed catches h which are adapted to engage the teeth of the 24-hour dial a on the arbor of which the arms are frictionally mounted. During each revolution of the dial and arms, a pin q on the spring-actuated lever s engages and rotates the ratchets l, and according as the left or right hand catch is in engagement, the arms receive an additional movement in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Such movement amounts to the space of one tooth of the dial a for each complete revolution of the ratchet l. The amount of adjustment is determined by means of two cama w one for each arm, which are mounted on the arbor of the dial a and against which rollers v on the spring-pressed plates t work, the consequent movements of the plates towards or away from the arbor exposing more or less of the teeth above the cut-away portions t<2> of the plates in the path of the pin q. The catches h are kept in engagement by means of springs m on a disk o which is controlled by a spring p ; when it is required that the adjustment of the arms should take place in the reverse direction, the operator turns the disk by means of the arm n.
Patent GB-190701166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in T-squares.
Inventor: WERNER EMIL
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 1166. Werner, E. Jan. 16. Squares. - In a T-square hinged to a drawing - board, the blade A<1> is pivoted at B about the runner C, which is capable of sliding along the bevelled guide D, being held thereto by a spring beneath. The guide D is hinged at L about the batten M, which is fixed to the drawing - board A, thus providing angular, lateral, and lifting motions for the blade. The runner C bears on the guide D at its extremities only, and it has a raised collar on top, round the pivot hole, to secure a good grip on the blade when tightened up. The tightening is effected by turning a sleeve by the handle S, this sleeve being held on the pin B by a nut, and the contiguous faces of the sleeve and the underside of the runner C being spiral.
Patent GB-190704470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Power-generating Plants.
Inventor: LAUTENBACH AUGUST
Filed: 1907-02-23
Granted: 1908-02-22
Abstract: 4470. Lautenbach, A. Feb. 23. Distributing.-A direct-current dynamo 1 drives an alternating current motor 2 mounted on the same shaft, a switch 4, variable resistance &c. 5, induction coil 3, and step-up transformer 6 being interposed in the circuit between the dynamo and motor, which is also shunted by condensers 7, 8 to annul self-induction. The motor is driven at starting by means of a battery 9 connected to the induction coil through a switch 10, the switch 4 being opened. During the starting operation, the current from the dynamo charges a storage battery 11, which may be used instead of the battery 9 for starting, a switch 13 being provided for the purpose. [Reference has been directed under Section 7, of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 8255, A.D. 1895, and No. 17,257, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.],. and No. 7436, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190709040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tramway and Railway Rails.
Inventor: METZ ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 9040. Metz, A. April 18. Rails.-In compound trough rails of the kind described in Specification No. 8425, A.D. 1906, the renewable U-shaped head fits on a U-shaped base which may have flange extensions or be bolted to a base-plate, and is secured by filling the trough with asphalt or the like, leaving clearance for the wheel flange. The head may have lateral extensions for keying into the asphalt and road material, or, together with the base, may have'grooves for the insertion of keys of any length for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190715563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Fastenings for Brooches, and the like.
Inventor: BROWN LOUISA DAVIS
Filed: 1907-07-06
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 15,563. Brown, L. D. July 6. Pins, dress.-A fastening for brooch and like pins comprises two slotted tubes C, D, the inner one of which is rotatable to secure the pin and movable longitudinally to cover the point when fastened. The tubes may be provided with a spiral groove or screw-thread, so that both movements are effected simultaneously.
Patent GB-190718247-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gear Case for Chain Driven Motor Cars
Inventor: WATSON JAMES ISAAC
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 18,247. Watson, J. I. Aug. 12. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a gear case for chain - driven mctor - cars, and consists in the arrangement of the brackets and bearers for the case. The large end of the gear case 1 is fitted with a strap 2, which extends upward as near as possible to the main axle 3 and is pivotally hung on a bolt 4 on the bracket 5, which can be clamped to the axle. A stud 6 is passed through a slot 7 in an arm depending from the bracket 5 and is fixed to the strap 2. The case then may turn about the centre 4. The other end of the case has a strap 8 pivotally mounted upon a bolt 9 projecting from a bracket 10 which is fixed to the car. Studs 11, 12 project from the strap 8 through slots 13, 14 in the bracket 10, and allow play longitudinally to admit of the gear rising and falling with the car body.
Patent GB-190720859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Signalling between Trains.
Inventor: BEUTEL RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 20,859. Beutel, R. Sept. 19. Electric railways. - In systems for signalling between trains in which double. sectional conductors are used with which train trolleys make contact, special current-switching devices are arranged at points and are operated by the points lever. The conductors b, b<1>, Fig. 3, are connected at points by insulators e provided with ribs e<1> for guiding the trolleys in the desired direction, and the wires bare connected over the insulators by wires f, Fig. 7, which connect at the one end with the conductors b and at the other end with a switch-block h, which is recessed and adapted to be moved transversely to bring either the conductor b of the main line or the conductor b<1> of the branch into contact with one of its ends, thus completing the conductor circuit for one road. The blocks h are mounted upon a rod g, which is guided by an arm carried by a standard and is actuated from the points lever through a vertical rod which carries pinions at both upper and lower ends, the lower one engaging a rack on an extension of the point-operating rod, and the upper one with a rack on the rod g. At frogs a double connexion is made at both ends of the insulators.
Patent GB-190724309-A (GB)
Title: A Sealing Lock for Doors.
Inventor: CATESBY JAMES
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-11-02
Abstract: 24,309. Catesby, J. Nov. 2. Locks, key; keyholes, obstructing.- A portable lock is provided for attachment to a door, to serve as an extra fastening and to obstruct the lock keyhole ; it is particularly applicable for use in hotels. A casing a is provided at the back with studs b<1> which are adapted to engage keyhole slots in a plate c secured to the door ; or the parts may be reversed, the studs being on the door and the slots in the casing. The casing is kept in position with the studs in the narrow parts of the slots, so that the casing cannot be removed, by a spring lever g the nose g<2> of which enters a slot g<3> in the plate c, and which can only be released by means of a key acting on a sliding plate d in the casing. The plate is formed with a bolt portion d' adapted to enter a socket in the door frame to form an extra fastening, and is connected by a lever j with a plate i adapted to slide over the keyhole C of the ordinary door-lock.
Patent GB-190805297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Batteries.
Inventor: BLEECK WILHELM ALEXANDER FELIX
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 5297. Bleeck, W. A. F. March 9. Primary batteries.- A depolarizer for a doublefluid zinc-carbon battery consists of chromic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and d hydrochloric acid, the excitant for the zinc being a solution of caustic soda. The outer vessel A of glass, celluloid, &c. contains a preferably perforated cylindrical carbon Bm the e depolarizing- solution, and a porous pot C jointing with the cover E. The porous pot contains the excitant and the zinc D of cruciform or other section giving a large surface. The top and bottom of the porous pot are dipped in melted paraffin, which may also be applied to its sides so as to leave only vertical strips exposed.
Patent GB-190814164-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Burner for Vapourised Oils.
Inventor: JOHNSTON JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,164. Johnston, J., and Viola, E. F. July 3. Vapour and spray burners; vaporizing-apparatus.-The vaporizing-coil is of conical shape and is mounted partly within a burner-ring f having a correspondingly-shaped mouth opening from an annular recess f<2> into which the mixed vapour and air is introduced tangentially at g'. A whirling or centrifugal action is thus set up in the recess f which has the effect of producing an even flame all round the ring and of preventing the flame from actually striking against the vaporizing-coil. The coil is mounted on a pillar b<1> carried by a dish e into which methylated or other spirit is poured for starting purposes. A flame deflector b<2> is provided at the top of the pillar. Additional air may enter through the bottom of the burner ring. The nipple d<2> may be modified to allow the introduction of steam under pressure when the burner is used with crude oils, and the steam may then be generated from water introduced into the coil.
Patent GB-190816470-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hand Appliance for Pressing Trousers and other like Garments.
Inventor: PRINCE EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 16,470. Prince, E. Aug. 5. Trouser creasers; presses.-Rollers A', mounted on spindles a attached to the ends of a spring C, are run up and down the folded edges of trouser legs &c. to produce a crease. Hot pressure may be applied by using cored-out metal rollers heated by a tubular heater. A clamp at the end of a cord is used to suspend the trousers, and the other end of the trousers is gripped in the hand while the rollers are being used. A feature of the invention consists in obviating the use of hand pressure to produce the crease.
Patent GB-190817609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns for Burning Limestone, Dolomite and the like.
Inventor: SCHMATOLLA ERNST
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 17,609. Schmatolla, E. Aug. 21. Lime &c. kilns.- Relates to gas-fired shaft kilns of the kind described in Specification No. 4478, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.], for burning limestone, dolomite, &c., and comprises means for introducing the gas, for withdrawing the burnt material, and for providing access to various parts of the kiln so that repairs may be effected without stoppage. At its lower part, the shaft is divided into three chambers b, Fig. 3, by curved partitions c through each of which gas from a producer g passes to the opposite chamber, the gas supply being regulated by dampers e<2>, d<2>. From the annular passage f gas passes through uptakes k<1> and branch flues k<2>, Fig. 6, and escapes into the kiln through openings k. To provide access for cleaning the flues and regulating the gas supply, channels e<1>, d<1>, k<3>, k<6> extend to the outside of the kiln, and the annular passage f is interrupted between the gas-inlet flues by recesses formed in the exterior wall. Above the inlets k and flues k<2> recesses hare formed, so that, by opening the doors i, the lining of the kiln may be cooled, and blocks forming the lining may be removed and repaired. Doors l are arranged as shown for the supply of air and the control of the burning process, and removable plates k<5> are placed above the flues k<2>. The partitions c are constructed to form a cone in the centre of the shaft so as to deflect burnt material towards the main discharge openings p. The upper surfaces c<2> of the partitions are inclined towards outlets m which allow burnt material lodging on the partitions to be removed and also provide access to the interior of the shaft. Air for combustion enters the kiln beneath grates p<2>, and an additional supply passes through inlets r<1> and flues r, and is delivered through openings r'.
Patent GB-190819636-A (GB)
Title: Improved Board for use in Expanding or Adjusting Drapers' Busts, Dressmakers' Models and the like.
Inventor: CLARK JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-09-18
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 19,636. Clark, J., Clark, P., and Green, J. F. N. Sept. 18. Lay-figure stands. -Drapers' busts, model figures, &c., such, for example, as are described in Specification No. 18,868, A.D. 1908, are mounted on an expanding baseboard consisting of a central segment c, carrying radial slides b pivoted to it at b<1>, and outer sections a which are attached to the slides b by collars a'. A central aperture a<2> may be provided to admit a supporting-rod.
Patent GB-190820390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Hoisting Gear.
Inventor: MORRIS HERBERT
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 20,390. Morris, H., and Bastert, F. Sept. 28. Brakes.-In self-sustaining hoisting-gear of the kind in which a brake drum is driven, during lowering, by a pawl on the load wheel, the brake drum is connected to a centrifugal brake so as to limit the speed of descent. The hand-wheel shaft b, driving the load shaft by toothed gear, carries a disk f<2>, on which are pivoted two pawls k<1> gearing with a loose brake drum f. The pawls are connected by links n' to a friction plate m mounted on the hub of the brake drum and pressed into contact therewith by a spring o. When the load is being raised, the pawls k' are withdrawn from the internal teeth on the brake drum by the links n<1>, but are re-engaged whenever the direction is reversed. The brake drum f is enclosed by a strap which is tightened by a weighted lever g, the brake being released for lowering by a hand chain connected to the lever. The brake drum carries on one side a block r, which is adapted to rotate a series of segmental blocks p<1>, Fig. 3, enclosed in a circular spring band faced with leather &c., and adapted to engage a fixed casing e under the action of centrifugal force. The maximum speed at which the load can run down is determined by the weight of the segmental blocks p<1>.
Patent GB-190821329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trimming Mechanism.
Inventor: MICHENER JOHN HANSON
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 21,329. Michener, J. H. Oct. 9. Loading and unloading; conveyers.-Comprises a method of coaling ships by which bunkers extending across the ship can be loaded and trimmed from one side, thus leaving the other side of the ship free for other operations. Fig. 1 is an elevation of the whole apparatus. Fig. 2 is a plan of the trimming- mechanism, which is arranged directly under the deck. The bunker 20, which extends right across the ship, is divided into two parts by a partition which does not quite reach to the deck but leaves room for the trimming - mechanism. The trimming-mechanism comprises three scraper chain conveyers 22, 23, 24, driven from the motor 45 through chain and bevel gearing and the vertical shafts 27, 360, 440 respectively. Reversing-gear of the ordinary bevel-wheel type is provided, so that any conveyer can be reversed independently of the others. The bunker may be loaded from the top, but, as shown, is loaded by a shoot at the bottom. The coal is gradually raised into a pile by a scraper chain elevator 4, the top and sides of which are cased in, leaving the underside open. When the pile reaches the top of the bunker, the scrapers of the conveyer 23 scrape off the top of the pile. As the top of the pile grows in area, the conveyer 24 begins to deal with it and the coal is eventually carried into the other compartment. As the bunker fills up, the conveyer 22 comes into use and distributes the coal over its section of the bunker. it is stated that the arrangement of the trimming conveyers may be varied so as to suit any shape of bunker. Fig. 8 shows an alternative method of feeding the conveyer 23 from the elevator 4. The driving-chain of the conveyer passes around the sprocket-wheel 303 and thus drives the disk 1001, on to which the coal is delivered by the elevator. The coal is carried around by the disk and scraped off by the scrapers 30, a fixed blade 77 coming down close to the surface of the disk prevents coal from being carried right around. Similar disks may be provided between each pair of conveyers. In Figs. 12 and 14 is shown a device for preventing the clogging of the elevator and conveyer chains. A " plough " 802 is fixed to the framing ; one edge 83 is bevelled off so as to direct coal coming in contact therewith to one side of the chain, and the other edge 84 is shaped so as to fit into the space between the chain and the sprocketwheel 38. The chain is kept close to the plough by a roller 806 carried on the fixed bracket 820 which supports the plough.
Patent GB-190821909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door, Gate and the like Fastenings.
Inventor: NOVITZKI ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-10-16
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 21,909. Novitzki, A., and Ortrowski, B. von. Oct. 16. Locks, key; latches.-The bolt a of a combined lock and latch is operated from the handle follower d through a lever c, weighted at c' and bearing a stump c<1>, which slides in an inclined notch a<4> in the bolt tail a<1>. The bolt a is shot and locked by a key f, which raises the lever c and then moves the bolt forward until the stump c<1> enters a second inclined notch a<5> which it traverses under the weight c<2>. The stump and notches may be interchanged, and the bolt tail a<1> may be detachable for reversing.
Patent GB-190826762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Furnaces of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SMALLWOOD ALFRED
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-12-10
Abstract: 26,762. Smallwood, A. Dec. 10. Smoke - consuming ; baffles. - In marine and similar boiler furnaces having a vertical chamber between the furnace and the smoke-tubes, a lining formed of fire - brick on a metal backing is fitted a short distance away from the rear wall of the combustion chamber. Baffles are provided to cause the furnace gases to take a longer path on their way to the smoke-tubes. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the products of combustion are directed by an inclined baffle B on to a vertical plate A at the rear of the combustion chamber, and are prevented from passing directly to the smoke-tubes by a second metal and fire brick baffle C. The latter may be inclined, or may extend from the lower end of the baffle A as indicated in dotted lines. The furnace tube may be fitted with a lining D near the fire-bridge. In a modified arrangement, the baffles B, C are omitted and the lining D is extended horizontally into the combustion chamber.